If you’re new to the world of temping, you might not realize all the advantages a temporary-to-hire opportunity can provide for your career (not to mention your wallet). Below, our national employment agency provides a quick overview of the concept – and outlines the advantages temp-to-hire jobs offer:

What does temp-to-hire mean?

A temp-to-hire job is one that starts out as a temporary assignment, but has the potential to become a direct job. You start out working as a PrideStaff employee on assignment, working at our client’s location. During this initial phase, both you and the client “test the waters,” each deciding if there’s a good match between the individual and the role.

If, at the end of this initial period, the employer is impressed with your performance, they have the option to offer you a direct position with their organization. Then, you can decide if you’d like to take the job offer or not – with no obligation or penalty. It’s also important to know that, if you take a temp-to-hire job, there is no guarantee that the employer will offer you a direct position at the end of the assignment.

Why is a temp-to-hire position good for job seekers like you?

Here are just a few of the advantages:

Get to work quickly. If you search for a job on your own, it can take weeks or months to get hired. When you apply with PrideStaff, we can instantly connect you to immediate temp-to-hire job openings – and get you earning a paycheck, faster.

Prove yourself on the job. Have amazing administrative abilities? Fantastic forklift skills? Are you just really easy to work with? There’s much more to you than your resume shows, and a temp-to-hire job allows you to demonstrate your skills, personality and work ethic on the job.

Get your foot in the door. Temp-to-hire is a great vehicle for landing a permanent position with an employer. In fact, 49% of temporary workers say they leveraged a short-term assignment to land a permanent job.

Build your professional network. During the weeks you’re on assignment, you have tremendous opportunities to meet new people and make new work connections.

Build your skills, too. As a PrideStaff field associate, you have the opportunity to work in new areas, acquiring skills and experience that you can then include on your resume.

Take your time deciding. Not sure if a job is right for you? With a temporary-to-hire position, you have weeks to evaluate the job, the supervisor, the co-workers, the culture, the commute and more – all with no commitment!

Looking for a new career opportunity?

Join PrideStaff’s Talent Network. Whether you want to get to work quickly, earn more money, break into a new line of work or access temp-to-hire opportunities, our experts will take the time to understand what you really want from your career – and then help you get it.